Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 135 Could it be... again...?

After a while.

Pear stood on the stone table, cradled Pei Xia's head, and gently blew on his red, swollen bump.

The girl glanced at Han Youzhi, then looked down at Pei Xia: "Really knocking?"

Pei Xia also winced in pain: "Not bad. I tricked her twice in Beishi City. With her cultivation level, if she didn't reason with us, I wouldn't be able to handle her... Luckily, she's stupid!"

On the other side, Han Youzhi was holding a thick iron nail in her hand, tapping it loudly in her palm.

She watched Pei Xia scratch his head, a hint of smugness appearing on her face, seemingly quite satisfied with the result.

“One thing at a time,” Han Youzhi put away the magic weapon and walked to the stone table to collect the silver notes. “The silver for getting through the checkpoint is indispensable.”

Pei Xia had no money, so he could only say, "Didn't I tell you? I'll trade you the truth..."

He glanced at the other vegetarian masters beside him and lowered his voice, saying, "The conspiracy of the royal family of Beishi City isn't even worth three hundred taels of silver?"

Han Youzhi hesitated for a moment, then turned her gaze to Lu Li: "Then, what about her? I said three hundred taels per person."

Pei Xia's face was ashen: "She's not human."

Pear: "Woof!"

Han Youzhi stared at the pear in shock, then turned to Pei Xia and asked, "Are you kidding me?"

Pei Xia said earnestly, "Look, we're even now, we have no grudges against each other, so aren't we just old acquaintances? An old friend traveled all the way from Shuzhou to see you, and you, such a senior, are still haggling over three hundred taels of silver, is that reasonable?"

"I...I..." Han Youzhi pursed her lips and thought for a while.

She felt a tightness in her chest, as if something was wrong.

Before she could react, Pei Xia pulled a Qi Condensation Pill from her pocket and shoved it into her hand: "I brought you a little gift."

Han Youzhi instinctively followed his words and replied, "Uh, thank you?"

Pei Xia clicked her tongue: "You're too kind!"

Pei Xia had no intention of investigating why Han Youzhi came to Youzhou or how he arrived in Zhu County.

But the fact that she, a newcomer who had only recently arrived, managed to get through the 200-mile blockade of the Northern Barbarians really piqued Pei Xia's curiosity.

As Han Youzhi counted on her fingers and muttered to herself as she walked back to the thatched hut, Pei Xia looked at Lu Li, who was blowing on her pouch to cool it down: "Did you see that just now?"

Pear blew on it and nodded, "I see it, it's white, and it looks quite innocent."

"What the hell are you looking at? I'm talking about the magical artifact under her skirt."

Although it was only for a very short moment, Pei Xia's amazing dynamic vision still managed to capture the scenery under Han's skirt, thanks in part to Han's generous fork.

"She has three jade talismans and two command arrows on the inside of her right thigh. The jade talismans are rare objects, and the command arrows are mystical treasures. They are bound together with cow tendons, all of which are digging into the flesh of her thigh. Do you see? Her leg is white, her skin is fine and smooth, not only is it full, but it is also very elastic..."

"...Are you really looking at the artifact?"

“And the belt around her waist, the jade beads on her wrist, the wooden plaque hanging there, the earrings and such,” Pei Xia said, holding a wine gourd and narrowing her eyes. “Magic artifact crafting is not the same as pill making. Not only are the materials expensive and the demand is large, but the difficulty is also much higher. With her wealth, not to mention rogue cultivators, even the elders of those major sects can’t reach her level.”

Let alone the fact that three hundred taels per person is only a little more money, the checkpoints set up over two hundred li are a recent development, and this business hasn't been around for very long.

This is a sure way to make money.

Seeing that Han Youzhi had gone back into the house, the others in the yard visibly relaxed.

Not everyone is Pei Xia. Normal people would feel quite nervous when they see a cultivator with such high cultivation level.

A slightly plump old man with graying hair and beard walked over with a smile and cupped his hands in greeting to Pei Xia: "I just heard Senior Han call out, you must be Young Master Pei, I am Wu Fu." Pei Xia put away his wine gourd and also raised his hand: "Senior Wu."

Wu Fu quickly waved his hand. Although he was older, his cultivation level was not high. He had been stuck at the fourth realm for nearly thirty years and still could not master magic and supernatural powers.

Having also become more worldly-wise and discerning of social status, he said, “Seeing you chatting and laughing with this Senior Han, you must be no ordinary person. I dare not call myself a senior in front of you.”

Pei Xia was brought here by the young pharmacist. The boy knew nothing about the matter, but now he could ask the old man for details: "Tell me, what kind of business is my sister Han doing now? She really has a way to get through the checkpoints that stretch for two hundred miles?"

The old man chuckled and said, "I've only heard that there was a hidden cave passage dug in the south of Zhujun Mountain many years ago. It was dug by King Xiao of Ling Kingdom when he returned south. However, both exits are sealed by extremely profound formations."

Pei Xia raised an eyebrow: "So she discovered this secret passage and has the ability to break the formation?"

"Exactly, exactly."

Pei Xia and Lu Li exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat surprised.

In addition to her martial arts cultivation at the Transformation Realm, Han Youzhi was indeed a fifth-level Su Shi (a martial arts master). When she was in charge of the Holy Palace, she was highly regarded by Sui Zhiwo because of her technique of creating avatars.

However, array formations are a skill of the sixth realm, especially for King Xiao of Ling Kingdom, who is a ruthless character. The array formations set up by his capable subordinates will only be more complex and profound.

Unless she happened to have obtained a specific solution, Pei Xia found it hard to believe that she could have such a method.

Recalling her previous experiences at the Snow Swallow Sect and the Spirit Laughing Sword Sect, Pear felt a bit jittery: "Could it be..."

Pei Xia remained silent.

Han's childish words and actions, at least for now, seem no different from when she was in the Holy Palace. If she was truly corrupted by the Heart Fire and her mind was twisted... then when Pei Xia leaned over, she wouldn't have just knocked on one bag.

"Let's see when she breaks the formation."

Pei Xia responded to Lu Li in a low voice, then turned her head and continued to chat with Wu Fu for a few more minutes.

I learned from the old man that Han Youzhi's route is not open every day because it is closed at both ends. She has to walk the entire 200-mile journey. Considering the inconvenience of the journey, she only travels it once every three or four days.

The bus is one of them.

Judging from the number of people in the courtyard, Han Youzhi probably won't be able to set off today, and will likely have to rest here for the night.

Sure enough, as the sky outside the valley grew darker, there was no movement at all inside the thatched hut.

With no other option, having to rely on the person who needed her help, Pei Xia could only take Li Zi and find a corner in her small courtyard to spend the night.

It's not cold at this time of year, but because it's near a stream, the air is quite humid at night.

No matter how early a pear ripens, it's still a child at heart. When it's time to sleep at night, it lies down and falls into a deep sleep.

Pei Xia shifted her body to block the wind and carefully held her apprentice in her arms.

He can't sleep anyway.

As midnight approached, the previously silent thatched hut suddenly echoed with the sound of light footsteps.

Under the moonlight, Han Youzhi pushed open the door and came out. Her fair and plump legs reflected the moonlight, dazzling Pei Xia at first glance before she could see that she was holding a thin velvet blanket.

Senior Han didn't say anything, but just pouted and threw the blanket to Pei Xia.

Seeing the surprise in his eyes, she wrinkled her nose and snorted, "For the child."

Pei Xia picked up the blanket, and seeing that she was deliberately looking away for fear of being misunderstood by Pei Xia, she couldn't help but grin and smile silently.

(End of this chapter)